About

Dr Kylie Smith helping a young girl read a colourful book at a wooden table, with another book nearby. The Speech Pathologist is pointing at the book's pages while the girl listens attentively.

With over two decades of experience as a speech pathologist, Dr Kylie Smith has worked across clinical, academic, and research settings in Australia and internationally. Since specialising in stuttering in 2008, she has held roles in leading clinical and research settings focused on stuttering, including the Bankstown Stuttering Unit, Australian Stuttering Research Centre, Murdoch Children’s Research Institute, and the University of Melbourne. She brings curiosity, care, and a strong clinical foundation to her work with individuals across the lifespan.

Professional Memberships and Associations

  • Certified Practising Speech Pathologist

  • Honorary Clinical Fellow, Australian Stuttering Research Centre (University of Technology Sydney)

  • Member of the Lidcombe Program Trainers Consortium

  • Member of Continuing Professional Development in Stuttering (CPDS), an organisation dedicated to advancing best practice in stuttering intervention

Education and Research

  • Bachelor of Applied Science (Speech Pathology), La Trobe University

  • Certificate in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, CBT Australia, informing a holistic, client-centred approach to stuttering and communication support

  • PhD, University of Melbourne, with research exploring the relationship between childhood stuttering and anxiety

  • Research findings published in peer-reviewed journals and presented at national and international conferences, including the Oxford Dysfluency Conference

Teaching, Mentorship, and Supervision

Alongside clinical practice, Kylie is committed to education and professional development. She has held academic and supervisory roles at several universities and have provided training to speech pathologists in Australia and internationally.

And finally …

Kylie takes great satisfaction her work and feels fortunate to support individuals and their families. She believes person brings a unique perspective, and it is a privilege to contribute to their journey. She is committed to ongoing professional development and reflective practice, to provide support that is both evidence-based and attuned to each individual’s goals and circumstances.